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Average nightly rates60 total sites
RV Sites
30 sites
Tent Sites
17 sites
About Houston Mesa
Number of accommodations: 60
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Year-round
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Pets and Policies
- Equestrian-Friendly
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Reviews (778)
What Guests Are Saying
Houston Mesa campground offers a pleasant experience with spacious, well-maintained sites nestled among trees, providing a nice atmosphere for relaxation. Many reviewers appreciated the campground's cleanliness, helpful hosts, and convenient location near town amenities. However, some noted issues such as road noise, limited shade, and maintenance concerns with the bathrooms and showers, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Houston Mesa campground offers a pleasant experience with spacious, well-maintained sites nestled among trees, providing a nice atmosphere for relaxation. Many reviewers appreciated the campground's cleanliness, helpful hosts, and convenient location near town amenities. However, some noted issues such as road noise, limited shade, and maintenance concerns with the bathrooms and showers, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Monica K
VerifiedDecember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ELK
Although the campsite was not in a remote area, it still had a great campsite vibe. The facilities were clean, the hosts were very friendly and helpful, and our site was nice.
Would definitely return!
Monica K
VerifiedDecember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ELK
Although the campsite was not in a remote area, it still had a great campsite vibe. The facilities were clean, the hosts were very friendly and helpful, and our site was nice.
Would definitely return!
John P
VerifiedDecember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BEAR
Camp host Beth was awesome!
John P
VerifiedDecember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BEAR
Camp host Beth was awesome!
Savannah E
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: BEAR
We got to listen to traffic all night, louder than we experience in our city apartment. Not the kind of thing you pay $30 a night to enjoy nature. We ended up leaving after our first night even though we rented two nights.
Savannah E
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: BEAR
We got to listen to traffic all night, louder than we experience in our city apartment. Not the kind of thing you pay $30 a night to enjoy nature. We ended up leaving after our first night even though we rented two nights.
Robert w
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: MOUN
quite site although you get a lot of traffic noise, nice camp hosts,
Willie H
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: MOUN
friendly host. clean and well maintained space
Ben D
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: BEAR
I grew up camping at Houston Mesa and it remains the first campground I check whenever we're heading in that direction. It is a very "city camper" friendly campground. Which is why my wife loves it lol. She love hiking and sitting by the fire, but she needs a shower at the end of the day. The hosts are friendly, they do a good job of keeping things tidy. We will definitely be coming back again and again.
Robert w
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: MOUN
quite site although you get a lot of traffic noise, nice camp hosts,
Location Houston Mesa
Address:
2100 Houston Mesa Rd
Payson, AZ, 85541
United States
From Payson, Arizona, go north for 1 mile to the junction of Highway 87 (Beeline Highway) and Forest Road 199 (Houston Mesa Road). Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 199 for .10 miles. The campground is on the north side of Houston Mesa Road.
The campground is accessible via Highway 87 (Beeline Highway), which is located approximately 1 mile south of the junction with Houston Mesa Road.
Elevation: 1546 feet
2.6 mi drive to downtown Payson (about 7 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Extra vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine.
- No firewood sales available at campground. Plan to purchase ahead of time.
- Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land.
- For first come first serve sites, you must physically arrive at the campground to see if the campsite is available. There is no guarantee this site will be available to purchase upon your arrival.
- Campers who reserve sites 7 - 18 in Horse Camp (Mule Loop) are required to have horses or mules present. You do not need to have any to use sites 2 - 6 and 19 - 30
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
